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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.32, 953.84 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.32, 953.84 and 405.12 is: 607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.32 : 953.84 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.32/953.84 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.32x = 953.84 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.32x = 386,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,419.66/636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.27

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